Maddalena Lofaro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maddalena lofaro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 35 N,16 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.583333
  • Longitude: 16.500000
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADDALENA LOFARO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 78.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2003

Surveying Details

2.7.80 VESSEL CAUGHT FIRE & WAS REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK. (LLOYDS VOL.241). NCA, POSN 373500N, 163000E FOR FILING ONLY. 4.7.80 VESSEL SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OFF CAP SAN RAINERI. (LLOYDS VOL.241). NCA YET. 13.8.80 ONLY THE BOW IS ABOVE WATER, VESSEL BEING LEFT 'AS LYING'. (LLOYDS VOL.241). NCA. 17.11.80 VESSEL TO BE RECOVERED BY MEDIT OF MESSINA FOR BREAKING UP. (LLOYDS VOL.242). NCA. 10.3.81 OPERATIONS CEASED, AS THE SCRAP VALUE WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF LIFTING THE VESSEL. (LLOYDS VOL.245). NCA. 19.8.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN AMENDED: 381136N, 153450E APPROX. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1955 BY KIELER HOWALDTSWERKE A.G., KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SALVATORE LOFARO. ON PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP TO BEIRUT. ABANDONED BY HER CREW DUE TO A FIRE THAT BROKE OUT IN THE HOLDS & RAPIDLY SPREAD TO THE BRIDGE. ALL 16 CREW WERE PICKED UP SAFELY. STILL PARTLY ON FIRE, SHE WAS TOWED INTO MESSINA ROADS, SINKING THREE DAYS LATER OFF CAPE SAN RAINERI. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MADDALENA LOFARO wreck located?

The MADDALENA LOFARO wreck is located at coordinates 37 35 N,16 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MADDALENA LOFARO?

The seabed around the MADDALENA LOFARO lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the MADDALENA LOFARO sink?

The MADDALENA LOFARO sank on Jul 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MADDALENA LOFARO discovered?

The wreck of the MADDALENA LOFARO was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MADDALENA LOFARO belong to?

The MADDALENA LOFARO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the MADDALENA LOFARO carrying?

The MADDALENA LOFARO was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the MADDALENA LOFARO?

The MADDALENA LOFARO had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADDALENA LOFARO?

The MADDALENA LOFARO is classified as a motor vessel.

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